Louisiana contractor license lookup
Louisiana contractors are licensed or registered by the LSLBC: commercial, residential and home improvement. The board's pages word the dollar thresholds differently, so confirm the limits with the LSLBC. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab), source: LSLBC: Licensing Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the LSLBC website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the LSLBC contractor database by name, license number, city, parish or qualifying party. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors sources. See sources.
1. Who needs a license
Commercial, residential and home improvement work needs LSLBC credentials. The board's pages word the dollar thresholds and unit counts differently, so confirm the exact limits with the LSLBC before you hire. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab), source: LSLBC: Licensing Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab))
- The board's pages word the commercial-vs-residential unit count and the residential dollar threshold differently. Confirm the exact limits with the LSLBC. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab))
Penalties
- The board can fine violators up to 10% of the total contract or work value, plus administrative costs and attorney fees. (source: LSLBC: Contractor law (blue book PDF) (opens in a new tab))
2. License types and classes
| Class | Name | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Commercial license | Commercial projects, by classification (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab)) |
| Residential | Residential license | Residential construction, by classification (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab)) |
| HI | Home improvement registration | Home improvement projects over $7,500 (source: LSLBC: Licensing Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab)) |
3. Required insurance and bonds
Insurance
- Workers' comp: Required (source: LSLBC: Licensing Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab))
- General liability: At least $100,000 (residential and home improvement) (source: LSLBC: Licensing Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab))
Ask for proof of insurance and check the bond on the official lookup before work starts.
4. How to look up a contractor
Check a license on the LSLBC website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the LSLBC contractor database by name, license number, city, parish or qualifying party. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab))
You can search by: Contractor name, License number, City/town, Parish, Qualifying party. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab))
5. Red flags when hiring
- Works outside its licensed classification or under a different name. (source: LSLBC: Contractor law (blue book PDF) (opens in a new tab))
- Electrical, mechanical or plumbing work over $10,000 without a commercial license. (source: LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab))
6. Consumer protections and complaints
We're still verifying this, check the official board: LSLBC website (opens in a new tab).
7. Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages. How we verify.
- LSLBC: Types of Licenses (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- LSLBC: Licensing Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- LSLBC: Contractor law (blue book PDF) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- LSLBC contractor search (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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Common questions
Is there an app to check Louisiana contractors?
Yes. The LSLBC offers the free LA Contractor app for Apple and Android. (source: LSLBC: Licensing Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab))
What can the board fine an unlicensed contractor?
Up to 10% of the total contract or the value of the work, plus costs. (source: LSLBC: Contractor law (blue book PDF) (opens in a new tab))